News from the Kevin Durant file this morning with the Province who announces that the Boston Celtics are now part of the teams engaged in discussions around a possible deal for the star winger of the Nets, who requested his transfer almost 4 weeks ago.
The last finalists would not be closer to acquiring Durant than the other interested teams, which are Miami, Phoenix and Toronto. Heat and Suns are said to be the player’s favorite destinations. However, Boston’s ability to include Jaylen Brown (who has 2 years and $56 million left on his contract) in a possible deal would be a big asset. Jayson Tatum would not be considered as a possible bargaining chip by the Celtics.
The team, which had swept Brooklyn in the last round of the playoffs, also has at its disposal 3 first unprotected draft rounds (2025, 2027 and 2029), and 2 swap picks (2024 and 2026).
ESPN Sources: As Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s trade request approaches its fourth week, the Boston Celtics have emerged among teams engaged in talks on a possible deal. Story: https://t.co/eXpn6fRoYl
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 25, 2022